Comforts Fund Meeting Draws Large Wellington Crowd
A postponed Wellington track race meeting in aid of the Wellington and District Comforts Fund drew a big crowd yesterday. Patrons paid 300 pounds five shillings at the gate, with a smooth program and 50 horses starting. Local apprentice M Seymour won on Ack Emma in the Flying J Handicap, drawing an ovation. Sydney riders C Spencer D Dennett and W Feggans also took part.
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Wellington
M. Seymour
C. Spencer
D. Dennett
W. Feggans
Sydney
Tomato Pulp Plant Visit Prompts Growth Discussion
A special Wellington District Vegetable Growers' Association meeting outlines plans for a district visit to illustrate tomato and other vegetable production potential. It discusses a proposed tomato pulping plant, aims to secure a purchase agreement for a record crop, and notes expected ease in establishing operations with a reasonable return to growers.
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Wellington District
Wellington
Evatt announces free message service for Australian POWs
Australia will launch a free government and Prisoners of War Relatives Association message service for prisoners of war and internees in Japanese hands. Messages can be sent from August 21, but there is no guarantee they will reach the addressees or that replies will be allowed by Japan.
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Canberra
Evatt
Prisoners of War Relatives’ Association
New Portfolio for Mr Dedman A219 Suggested
Sydney on Thursday reports a possible new portfolio for Mr Dedman tied to a referendum. The proposed role would place him as Minister for War Organization of Industry, with his current department seen as losing influence in recent months.
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Dedman
Sydney
Federal
Red Cross Bodangora sub-branch donors thanked
The Bodangora Red Cross sub-branch acknowledges donations to the annual P O W appeal, aiming for £156, and notes continued appreciation for generous responses. Contributions include multiple individuals and amounts from £1 to £10, with £52 previously acknowledged.
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Bodangora Red Cross
P.O.W
McLeod
NG. Lyons
E. J. and
L. H. Bullock
W. E. Dowd
J. Sullivan
T. S. Sullivan
C. R. Frogley
D. L. Gollan
M G. Lyons
Mrs. E. V. Campbell
C. B. Knowles
W. Connerty
W. Knowles
A A Beckett
J. Harvey
F. Quirk
C. Gosper
B. Christie
Cridland
T. Regan
T. Beggs
W. Nowland
Anonymous
Messrs. E. Reifern
S. Dowton
J Montgomery
Mrs. Knowles
Messrs
G. England
N. Honeyman
A. Vane
W. Tonkin
M. Beggs
T. Rogers
N. Rogers
G B. Smith
D. Robinson
A. Honeyman
M. Reid
Messrs. H. Hunt
A. Gough
S. Meharg
Reid
W. H. Inwood
E. Giddings
I. Payne
PF. Denny
J. Cowell
Flying bombs travel to Australia for exhibit
High Commissioner Italia arranged with the British Government to ship German flying bombs to Australia for exhibition. They are expected to arrive in October and be shown to the public as part of a display in Canberra.
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Canberra
Italia
Australia
Norman and McLeod House Debates Highlight School Contest
The High School hosted debates with Norman House edging Taylor by one point in the first clash on the postwar reconstruction topic. McLeod House remained undefeated in the second bout against Barton, while Barton juniors led by Joy Harper defeated Norman's team in a close round.
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D. Mander Jones
Taylor
Norman Houses
Norman House
Marjorie Conn
Valmie Whalebone
Bob Wilkins
Taylor House
Jean Davidson
Bill Newling
Kevin Beckton
Holly
McLeod
Barton
Iran
Shirley Charlton
Betty Toyer
Ron Bray
Shirley
Ron
Betty
Alan Newell
Daphne Thomas
David Laws
Alan
Daphne
David
McLeod House
Barton House
Joy Harper
Rosemary Pearce
Ron Tuck
Norman
Brian Dennis
Pat McEwan
Robin Barnett
Coal Shortage Drives Drastic Rationing Talk
Desperate coal position prompts proposed drastic cuts in household electricity gas and train services to minimum. Authorities report reserve stocks in New South Wales confiscated by the coal commissioner and moved to other states to meet urgent needs.
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N.S.W
Held Over Cobborn Shire items and Aerodrome League
Space and paper limits force postponement of several items to next Monday's edition. Included are reports from Cobborn Shire Council and Aerodrome League, plus correspondence.
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Cobborn
Aerodrome League
Talk of the Town grand show this Saturday
The notice promotes a grand show titled Talk of the Town to run this Saturday. It urges early booking and highlights a planned edition at a local venue, aiming to attract attendees with a lively program and event details.
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Comforts Fund Meeting
Reg Mitchell
J. Themp
Sir Bruce Fraser
Eastern Fleet
Indian Ocean
Growers’ Meeting
S.c.w
DR. Evatt
RED Cross
Bodangora
P.O.W. Appeal
Ali/ Baba and
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